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The latest episode of the DallasHoopsJournal.com Podcast dives deep into the Dallas Mavericks’ offseason, with co-hosts Grant Afseth and April Marie-Aguilar discussing everything from Cooper Flagg’s Summer League debut to major staff additions, roster changes, and key injury updates. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft,...

The Dallas Wings clawed their way back from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night but couldn’t overcome the brilliance of A’ja Wilson, falling 90–86 to the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center. The loss sends the Wings (6–17) into the All-Star break on a three-game...

NBA legend Damian Lillard is going back to the Portland Trail Blazers. After getting waived by the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this offseason, Lillard became an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. He was linked to the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Miami...

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract that would bring the franchise icon back home, according to ESPN. The deal is expected to include a player option for the 2027–28 season and a no-trade clause, setting up a storybook reunion for the nine-time...

One NBA analyst is proposing that the Miami Heat acquire LeBron James and Bronny James from the Los Angeles Lakers. Connor Thoms of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Heat and Lakers: Miami Heat get: LeBron James, Bronny James Los Angeles Lakers get: Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier,...

NBA legend LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are not currently on the same page. James, 40, wants to compete for a championship next season and would like to see the Lakers trade their future draft picks this offseason for win-now players. Meanwhile, Los Angeles wants to save its...

Buyout talks between Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns got "heated," according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. A deal, though, got done and Beal plans to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. "Getting to the decision was one thing. Making the deal was...

Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark announced on Thursday that she's out for WNBA All-Star Weekend. Clark is dealing with a right groin injury. "I'm so excited for Indy to host WNBA All-Star this weekend," Caitlin Clark said. "I want to thank the Indianapolis Host Committee and all of the...

The Phoenix Suns are interested in Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Kuminga is a restricted free agent. "Sources say Phoenix, meanwhile, is the latest team to express exploratory interest in a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade ... challenging as it would...

The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks hope LeBron James gets bought out by the Los Angeles Lakers before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, according to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints. The Cavaliers, Knicks and Mavericks can only sign James if he reaches a buyout agreement with...